Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Showers, Beer, and Social Networking--Oh, My

In my fantasy life, I dream of having just one normal day. Just one.

While I was in the shower yesterday, reaching for the shampoo I saw this:

Being a parent of two college-aged kids, I
found this inappropriate on more than one level. First, Yuengling is a crappy beer. As an IPA Enthusiast, I thought my kids knew
better. Second, glass in the shower, not
so smart.

So then I did what any normal mom would do in this
situation: I snapped a photo and posted
it on Facebook.

When Older Son was in the kitchen making his morning
coffee (at 1:30 pm), he told me to remove the photo from Facebook.

Me: Sorry. I have the right to
freedom of speech.

Him: Freedom of speech is a privilege. Take it off. It’s embarrassing.

Me: Sorry. It’s a right for the woman who pushed you through her
body. I mean, think of shitting
out a bowling ball.

Him: (looking at me, sadly) This conversation reminds me of a scene in a movie that’s trying to show
just how crazy the mom is.

Me: Point taken. But it was like pushing out a 10 pound bowling ball! That means I’ve earned some rights and privileges in this family.